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Democracy in America

In this blog, our correspondents share their thoughts and opinions on American politics and policy 

Highlights

Conservatives are much more likely to deny "global warming" than "climate change". A new study tries to explain why

It's more complicated than you think

Maybe that has become the wrong question for Barack Obama

 

This week's poll

Approval:

Obama    44%
Obama on Libya  
 42%
Congress    12%
Labour unions  
 37%

 

Economy:

Getting worse    37%
Getting better  
 24%

 

More of a threat:

Big business    37%
Big government    63%

 

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